Advent

Have you ever wondered if God really loves you and uses your life? Advent is the perfect time to see how God wants to capture our hearts by His love. Explore the season through the eyes of someone on a journey to find meaning beyond the traditional Christmas story we all know. This devotional brings a unique approach to December as we consider 25 ways God “wows” us with Jesus.

Wow, God! (An Advent Journey)

The Christmas story isn’t about presents, decorations, or the holiday hustle; it’s a story of love, hope, redemption, and relationship. In this devotional, we'll explore the entire story of Jesus' birth, going all the way back to the Garden of Eden, as we focus on the simply beauty and life-changing power of God's plan of salvation.

Rethink Christmas

Embark on a transformative 4-week journey with this Nativity Fast devotional. Delve into themes of anticipation, preparation, and joy as we approach Jesus' birth. Drawing from Scripture and the Early Church Fathers, this 4-week devotional following the liturgical readings of the Coptic month of Kiahk inspires spiritual growth, illuminates Nativity's significance, and guides us to encounter God Incarnate's profound love.

Journeying With Christ: The Coptic Month of Kiahk of the Nativity Fast

By mid-December, many already hate Christmas. We are tired of the carols and the parties, and our tree is starting to die. There are a lot of reasons that people hate Christmas. But, what if all of the hatred is because what we hoped for isn’t reality? This year, set aside the hate and come expecting something new as we dive into Advent themes of the season.

I Hate Christmas

This devotional is written to be used in the 25 days leading to Christmas. Commonly referred to as “Advent,” meaning “coming,” these readings look at the arrival of the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ, and anticipate his coming again.

Advent Reading Plan

Often when Christmas is over, I feel as tightly wound as those strings of lights I vowed to put away neatly this year. But recently I experimented in relishing Christmas—bumps, budget, and all. Whatever stress or grief you are facing, I pray that this guide to advent and Christmastide helps you relish the Christmas you have. May your heart be refreshed as you let it linger on the story where this season began. 

Loving My Actual Christmas: An Advent Devotional By Alexandra Kuykendall

A myth is a traditional story or a widely held but false belief or idea. Was Jesus born on December 25? Were there three kings who visited Jesus? Did the shepherds and the wise men come together to worship Jesus in the manger as is often shown in nativity plays?
In this five-day devotional, find answers to these questions and get to know the truth about Christmas.


Debunking the Myths of Christmas 

Anticipation fills the air! And we start using words we never use. What even is figgy pudding, and who is Yuletide Carol? Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love appear everywhere as we count down to the birth of a savior - who promises that even in this imperfect world, we can experience and embody these four things, even now in the chaos of life.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

A high school devotional designed to help students discover the way Jesus changed everything. In this devotional, you’ll find guidance to see Jesus as the Kid from nowhere whose arrival on that first Christmas thousands of years ago changed everything for all mankind, both then and today. 